News : VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM THE STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA

The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Vinton Public Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition."

Achieving accreditation requires a significant, ongoing local commitment to high quality library services. The Vinton Public Library has been recognized for its efforts in all areas of library operations including governance and funding, staffing, library collection, services, public relations, access, and facilities. The accreditation status begins July 1, 2023, and is valid through June 30, 2026.

"The director and board of trustees of the Vinton Public Library and the city of Vinton are to be commended for this achievement and their commitment to excellence in public library services for their community," said State Librarian Michael Scott.

Of Iowa's 543 public libraries, 414 - including the Vinton Public Library - are accredited. Iowa's accredited public libraries are recognized for being responsive to their communities and for exhibiting excellence in their provision of library services. Almost two-thirds of all Iowans have active public library cards. Iowa libraries play key roles in workforce and economic development, lifelong learning and e-government activities. Iowans use their libraries to find jobs, do homework, locate a good book to read, research legal information, access government information, and more.

Accredited libraries receive a higher rate of compensation through the State Library's Enrich Iowa program. They also receive a Certificate of Accreditation signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, State Librarian Michael Scott, and Iowa Commission of Libraries Chair Zachary Stier.

For more information on the State Library's accreditation program, and to view the Public Library Standards, go to https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/libraries/search/accred-stand.

About the Vinton Public Library

The Vinton Public Library is located at 510 2nd Avenue in Vinton, and was built in 1904. It has the distinction of being a Carnegie Library that is still operating as a public library. The goal of the Vinton Public Library is to provide the greater Vinton community with free and open access to all its collections without prejudice or judgement, thereby encouraging personal, professional and educational growth. More information may be found on the library website at www.vinton.lib.ia.us.

About the State Library of Iowa

The State Library of Iowa actively champions libraries. Our two roles are improving library services in Iowa and delivering specialized information services to state government and to Iowans. www.StateLibraryofIowa.gov